-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel fractured her pelvis in a skiing accident in Switzerland over the holidays , her spokesman told reporters Monday .

Merkel was cross-country skiing when the accident occurred . Spokesman Steffen Seibert did not disclose the date of the incident , but said her injuries are not thought to be serious and it is thought she will make a full recovery .

Merkel , who has been Chancellor of Germany since 2005 , will need aid to walk over the next few weeks and will be canceling some of her commitments , Seibert said .

Merkel 's Christian Democratic Union -LRB- CDU -RRB- said it will delay its party retreat , originally slated for January 10-11 , as a result of her accident .

The news of Merkel 's fall comes just eight days after her fellow countryman Michael Schumacher , the most successful driver in Formula One history , was critically injured while skiing in the French Alps .

Schumacher , who fell and hit his head on rocks while skiing off-piste on December 29 in Meribel , has undergone two operations and is in a medically induced coma . The German racing legend remains in a critical but stable condition , according to his manager .

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Angela Merkel fractures pelvis in skiing accident in Switzerland over winter holiday

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Her injuries are not serious , and she will make a full recovery , a spokesman says

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Merkel will need help walking and will cancel some commitments , spokesman says